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Basel's Marco Streller: 'We have nothing to lose. The pressure is on Porto'

Reuters

Marco Streller has no plans to play his final Champions League match Tuesday evening in Portugal.

The 33-year-old FC Basel striker announced last week his intention to retire come season's end, and should his side be unable to overcome Porto in the second leg of their round-of-16 tie at the Estadio do Dragao, he'll see his Champions League career come to an end.

While Porto holds the edge following a 1-1 draw in the opening leg three weeks ago, the Swiss forward insists his side is not feeling any pressure.

"We have nothing to lose. The pressure is on Porto," the former Switzerland international said. "We came here to reach the quarterfinal."

All of that is correct.

- With translation from ESPN FC

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